Ben Webster
Ben Webster was named Environment Journalist of the Year at the 2024 UK Press Awards for his investigations published by openDemocracy which exposed greenwashing by the gas industry.
He was Environment Editor of The Times for 11 years until 2022. His 24-year career at The Times included serving as Media Editor reporting on the Leveson Inquiry; Transport Correspondent and Night News Editor. Prior to joining The Times, he worked on the Scotsman, the Irish News and the Nottingham Evening Post.
Ben now campaigns in a voluntary capacity on sustainable transport issues and, separately, information rights.
